5 Tips for Managing Depression With COPDMy mom was an open book. Whatever she was going through, those close to her knew about it. She spoke in plain...reactionscomments
The COPD Declaration of IndependenceAs we turn the calendar page to July, we come upon the most American holiday of all: the Fourth of July (Independence...reactions2comments
Telehealth for COPDTelehealth use is defined as an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or other health professional by video or phone. In 2021, telemedicine...reactions2comments
What BiPAP or CPAP Mask Do You Like Best?If your doctor suggests trying a non-invasive ventilation (NIV) device like CPAP, BiPAP, or Trilogy ventilators, you might hesitate because you're not...reactions11comments
How To Support Someone With COPDHaving a friend or loved one with COPD can be challenging, both for them and for those who care about them. Here...reactions4comments
Losing Our COPD FriendsI recently wrote about the positive things that have happened because of having COPD. One of the things listed in that article...reactionscomments
A COPD Travel GuideIt is getting to be that time again for me to travel for the annual Alpha-1 national conference and I know some...reactionscomments
Medication Management: A Key to Better HealthLooking back in time, I can still remember my words, "I don't take medication, not even an aspirin." And I didn't. If...reactions2comments
Oxygen Use While Traveling With COPDThe spring and summer months offer a great time to get out there and enjoy a vacation. Yet, for those with COPD...reactions7comments
Coping With Life’s Difficulties in a COPD WorldTo me, a COPD world is a world where there is a COPD health focus. Frequently, we are reminded that we have...reactionscomments
Do You Practice COPD Airway Clearance?To begin, what exactly does the term "airway clearance" mean? We hear this term a lot in the community, but what is...reactions2comments
Warm Weather Impact on COPD PatientsTemperature fluctuations can significantly impact COPD symptoms and cause flare-ups year-round. In a perfect environment, it would be 72 degrees with mild...reactionscomments
Shopping With COPD: Virtual and In-PersonThere are ways to get cleaning supplies, toiletries, household items, groceries, and even a new pair of dress shoes to match your...reactionscomments
5 Tips To Help You Get Through SummerSummer is almost here, and I don't know about you, but I have a lot going on this summer: grandkids' sleepovers and...reactions4comments
What Would Others Say if They Had Your Lungs?I recently had an intriguing conversation with one of my COPD patients and a friend who has asthma. During our discussion, I...reactions2comments
My Role With COPD as the CaregiverWe are three days short of 2 months since my husband's triple bypass. He has come so far and has accomplished so...reactions1comment
All the Positives That Came With My COPD DiagnosisI know that there are a lot of negative things that go with having COPD, but there have been a lot of...reactions2comments
Dehumidifiers and COPDA COPD sufferer must walk a tight line between having sufficient humidity and not having too much humidity. As we go into...reactionscomments
Experiencing Ghosting as a CaregiverThe slang word 'ghosting' applies to the act of a person disappearing from your life for no apparent reason. The once accessible...reactionscomments
Attitudes and Adjustments"Attitude is everything." We have all heard that saying. But what happens when you have a really tough day? It's one of...reactions11comments
